Thelonius

Latinized variation of Tillo

"lord"

Thelonius Origin and Meaning

The name Thelonius is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "lord".

One of the coolest of names, thanks to legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk, who inherited it from his father. It has been used very sparingly since the 1960s--just a sprinkling of baby boys receive the name each year. Monk's middle name Sphere is pretty unique too--a cousin of Cosmos and Cosmo. Some other jazz names to consider: Bix, Ellington, Ella, Etta, Mingus, Dexter and Calloway. :

Thelonius Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2764 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Thelonius

• 1337 Nameberry 2023

20 Names Similar to Thelonius

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• Thelonious
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• Zebulon
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• Nestor
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• Bran
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• Igor
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Famous People Named Thelonius

• Thelonious Monk American pianist and composer

The name Thelonius in Pop Culture

• Thelonius Lord Farquaad's henchman in "Shrek"